Nigerian applicants for B1/B2 visitor visas may soon be required to post financial bonds of up to $15,000 under a new travel policy scheduled to take effect on January 21, 2026.
According to information published by the US Department of State, the measure targets nationals from countries classified as high-risk for visa overstays.
Consular officers will determine whether an applicant must post a bond and set the amount at $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 during the visa interview process.
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The directive explains that applicants who fall under the policy must complete Form I-352 and process payments through the US Treasury platform, Pay.gov.
The bond is refundable only when the traveler departs the United States on or before the end of their authorised stay, or when the visa is unused.
The policy further states that travelers issued visas under the bond programme must enter the country through designated airports, including Boston Logan International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, and Washington Dulles International Airport.
Nigeria appears on the updated list alongside several African, Asian, and Pacific nations, reflecting broader efforts by US authorities to curb prolonged or unlawful stays by temporary visitors.